Rising Sun

Rising Sun is a specialized educational facility located in Vernalis, California, primarily functioning as a non-public school (NPS) that serves students with unique behavioral, social, and emotional needs. The school operates under the umbrella of the Aspiranet organization, a large California-based social services agency. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment for students who have struggled in traditional public school settings and require a more individualized approach to learning and development.

The program at Rising Sun is designed to integrate academic instruction with intensive behavioral support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team—which often includes counselors, special education teachers, and support staff—the school focuses on helping students develop the coping skills and self-regulation necessary for academic success. Through this therapeutic model, Rising Sun aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their social interactions, and eventually transition back to less restrictive educational environments or prepare for post-secondary success.